Principal Backend Engineer (.NET & PHP) (Latam)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Backend Engineer (.NET & PHP) in Latin America.As a Principal Backend Engineer, you will lead backend development initiatives, driving the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust web applications. You will play a pivotal role in architecting scalable, high-performance systems and modernizing legacy codebases. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure technical excellence, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on product architecture and engineering culture while collaborating in a fully remote, Latin America-based environment. Your work will directly influence system reliability, scalability, and overall user satisfaction, while supporting the growth and development of your engineering team.AccountabilitiesLead the backend engineering team in designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using .NET and PHPArchitect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance systemsOversee migration of legacy PHP applications to modern .NET-based solutionsConduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure quality deliverablesCollaborate with front-end developers, designers, and project managers to deliver cohesive solutionsMentor junior engineers, promoting continuous learning and development within the teamProvide accurate estimates and progress updates for feature development and system enhancementsRequirements10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in .NET developmentProven experience leading engineering teams and managing project deliverablesStrong expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and backend architectureExperience building and integrating RESTful APIsExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teamsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAdvantageous: Experience with TypeScript, React.js, Vue.js, Java, Scala, Kotlin, Python, legacy system modernization, and web security/performance optimizationBenefitsCompetitive contractor compensation: USD $5,500-$6,000/month, depending on experience🗺 Fully remote work across Latin America📈 Opportunities for professional growth and mentoring within the team🖥 Work with cutting-edge technologies and participate in impactful system architecture projects🕒 Flexible schedule in alignment with team collaboration needsJobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates who best match the role.🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are managed by their internal hiring team.Thank you for your interest!